Quality
     Specialist
   
 
   
    Job Description:
   
 
   
    The ideal candidate for this role is compassionate, flexible, self-motivated, detail oriented, and a constant learner. As a Quality Specialist, you will be the subject matter expert for HEDIS/Gaps in Care measures. You will ensure maintenance of programs for patients in accordance with prescribed quality standards; conduct data collection, reporting and monitoring for key performance measurement activities recognized by the NCQA.
   
 
   
    Responsibilities
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    - Provides expertise in analysis of data related to supporting value-based programs. Skills include accessing internal databases and tables as well as utilizing Excel skills.
  
    - Participates in meetings with vendors for the medical record collection process. Assists Manager with medical record vendor oversight.
  
   
   
    - Participates in projects to ensure the strategic directives of the stakeholders are executed and time sensitive deadlines met.
 
   
 
   
    - Collaborate with providers and internal departments on rate investigation and validation activities, including maintaining all evidence, documentation, and changes.
  
    - Monitor, evaluate and report on program status inclusive of scope, schedule, budget and alignment to program and strategic goals.
  
   
   
    - Direct corrective action, as needed, to maintain the viability of value-based reimbursement Programs.
  
    - Provide training and education to staff related to the data available, how to access it, and what metrics might be of interest.
  
   
   
    Qualifications:
   
 
   
    - Bachelor’s Degree in related field and two (2) years’ experience in the health industry. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted to meet this requirement.
 
   
 
   
    - HEDIS/Gaps in Care Experience
 
   
 
   
    - Knowledge of payers and their requirements for each measure
 
   
 
   
    - Knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Homes and Accountable Care Organizations
 
   
 
    
   
    - The ability to work well in a team environment and be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with other staff, departments, and customers.
 
   
 
   
    Benefits
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    - Tracking key performance indicators
 
   
 
   
    - We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
 
   
 
   
    - Bi-Weekly Competitive Pay
 
   
 
   
    - Opportunities for professional and personal growth
 
   
 
   
    - Excellent Health Insurance through Blue Care Network with a VIP policy to provide you with affordable access to the best care.
 
   
 
   
    - Premium Dental and Vision coverage
 
   
 
   
    - Buy Up Option for Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
 
   
 
   
    - 401(k) investment opportunities
 
   
 
   
    - Generous Holiday, Vacation and Personal time
 
   
 
    Employee Recognition and Assistance Programs